Episodes (26)
Jan 02, 1953
Babs is running for President of her college's freshman class. Riley attempts to provide unwanted assistance to her election campaign meet with predictable disaster.
Jan 09, 1953
Riley receives a letter from the president of the airplane plant in which he works, Cyrus P. Cunningham, announcing that the company will honor Riley's ten years of service with a luncheon in the boardroom the following day. Excited, Riley dragoons his pal Gillis into checking out the boardroom during their lunch hour, and Riley comes across a piece of paper that says "Riley -- Gift -- CAR." The entire Riley family rejoices at the prospect of receiving a car from the boss. The next day, Riley is deflated when he learns that his gift is considerably less grand than an ...
Jan 16, 1953
Riley needs a new suit. When his kids decide to surprise him with one, he begins thinking he's crazy because the only suit he has to use keeps disappearing.
Jan 23, 1953
Riley replaces Peg's baking-contest entry with a store-bought cake.
Jan 30, 1953
Riley tries determining the identity of a woman who kissed him in the dark.
Feb 06, 1953
Peg goes to work in a run-down café.
Feb 13, 1953
Riley makes a last-ditch attempt to marry off his sister Cissy.
Feb 20, 1953
Riley goes all out to win a car in a bean-counting contest.
Feb 27, 1953
Riley sets up as Scoutmaster when Junior's regular scoutmaster must take a leave of absence for the troop. Also, Riley sets out to show his wife that a man can do all the household duties in half the time a woman can.
Mar 06, 1953
Riley is pitted against boxer Lou Nova at a charity bazaar.
Mar 13, 1953
The Rileys swap houses with "Square Head" Malloy for three days.
Mar 20, 1953
Junior's efforts to build a racer are hampered by unwanted advice.
Mar 27, 1953
Riley's family is selected to appear in a radio program that brings parents and a child together for a family reunion - and plants hidden microphones throughout the house to capture their unrehearsed reactions to the event.
Apr 03, 1953
Riley tries supplementing his wages by buying a hamburger stand.
Apr 10, 1953
Feeling that their families don't sufficiently appreciate them, Riley and Gillis decide to spend their vacation camping at a remote mountain cabin - and come to appreciate their lives back in the suburbs.
Apr 10, 1953
Riley picks up two banquet tickets discarded by his boss.
Apr 17, 1953
Riley's sore throat is traced to his tonsils and he's ordered to have them removed. It's all his family and friends can do to get him to the hospital for his operation.
May 01, 1953
Riley is dismayed when his spur-of-the-moment resignation is accepted.
May 08, 1953
Riley's efforts to secure a date for Babs to the Sadie Hawkins dance backfire.
May 15, 1953
When Babs' friends see her out with Riley, rumors fly that she's dating a rich older man.
May 22, 1953
Peg's uncle captivates the Rileys with stories of his war heroism.
May 29, 1953
Riley tries dissuading Babs from going steady.
Jun 05, 1953
At the laundromat Chester meets an attractive French miss upset over her visa expiration. The lady explains that if it appears that she's to be married she can stay. Riley becomes engaged to her but explaining to wife Peg is difficult.
Jun 12, 1953
Riley is named Father of the Month by his lodge.
Jun 19, 1953
Hoping to make Riley jealous, Peg invites an old flame for dinner.
Jun 26, 1953
A trip to Hawaii is offered to the most average employee where Riley is employed. Deciding he has the prize in the the bag Chester acts in ways that jeopardize his chances of winning.
About
The Life of Riley Season 1 (1953) is released on Jan 02, 1953 and the latest season 6 of The Life of Riley is released in 1957. Watch The Life of Riley online - the English Comedy TV series from United States. The Life of Riley is directed by Abby Berlin,Jean Yarbrough,Leslie Goodwins and created by Dick Conway with William Bendix and Marjorie Reynolds.